Japanese Yew – Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’ Seeds | 480 Evergreen Tree Seeds | Shade-Tolerant Conifer | Bonsai, Hedge & Landscape Tree

Grow a classic evergreen landscape tree with this bulk pack of 480 Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’) seeds, a long-lived conifer prized for its elegant shape, dense evergreen foliage, and excellent shade tolerance. This adaptable species is widely used in formal gardens, hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and bonsai cultivation.

Native to Japan, Korea, China, and Russia, Japanese Yew develops dark green needle-like leaves that remain vibrant year-round. The cultivar ‘Capitata’ forms a naturally upright pyramidal shape, making it especially desirable for structured landscape designs and ornamental planting.

Female plants may produce bright red berry-like arils in late summer and fall, adding seasonal color while attracting birds and wildlife to the garden. Known for its slow growth and tolerance of pruning, Japanese Yew is ideal for topiary, bonsai, hedges, and decorative landscape trees.

This species also performs well in urban environments and partially shaded areas, making it one of the most versatile evergreen conifers for home landscapes and gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 480 Japanese Yew tree seeds
✔️ Botanical species: Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds for planting
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic planting instructions

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Japanese Yew
Botanical Name: Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree or shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Mature Height: 10–25 feet
Mature Spread: 5–10 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 4–7
Special Features: Shade tolerant, wildlife friendly, excellent for bonsai, hedges, and ornamental landscapes

💡 Care Tip: Japanese Yew seeds require warm stratification followed by cold stratification before germination. Once established, plants respond very well to pruning, making them easy to shape into hedges, bonsai forms, or decorative garden specimens.